OR Technician - 94851

OR Technician - 94851

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Functions as a surgical scrub during surgical and endoscopic cases. Works as a member of the surgical team in activities of patient care within scope of assigned duties and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Competent assistance to the surgeon as a surgical scrub during surgery and endoscopic cases. Able to perform all duties associated with this role.
• Participates in preparing and collecting surgical supplies for surgery.
• Maintains and orders par levels of general and special-order supplies in collaboration with Supply Chain. Helps to review supply inventory for expiration dates.
• Uses and helps to maintain surgery preference cards to ensure all equipment and supplies are available.
• Adheres to strict aseptic technique.
• Arranges surgical instrumentation and equipment in an orderly fashion and able to maintain, operate, and pass instrumentation efficiently during surgery.
• Accurately tracks surgical instrumentation, sponges, and sharps during surgery. Completes surgical counts according to policy.
• Demonstrates competency in use of all surgical and endoscopic equipment.
• Works with surgical team to clean, restock and prepare the OR/Procedure Room for the next case or terminal cleaning.
• Cleans surgical instrumentation manually and with automatic washer when on call. Completes activities for cleaning and high-level disinfection of GI endoscopes.
• Assists with positioning and moving patients as directed by the RN Circulator.

Competencies and

Skills:

• Demonstrates Adaptability
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence
• Effectively Communicates
• Provides Patient-Centered Care
• Serves Others
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust
• Cultivates Respect
• Fosters Accountability
• Practices Compassion

Education:

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
• Required Associate's Degree - Must have attended a Surgical Technologist program and must attain certification within one year of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

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Equal Opportunity Employment:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.